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Vincent Lanna Obituary
Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he was the son of the late Thomas and Lucia (Carone) Lanna.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving post-WWII and during the Korean War, where he was honorably discharged. In 1980, he and his family moved to Rhode Island. He was a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church, where he also served as both lector and Eucharistic Minister. He loved to play tennis, fish, and spend time with his family.
Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Thomas V. Lanna, M.D. of East Greenwich; two daughters, Gemma Gorham of Chepachet and Lucille Lanna, M.D. of Narragansett; a sister, Shirley Milardo, of Ansonia, Conn.; and seven grandchildren.
He was predeceased by a sister, Florence Patterson.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Route 216, Bradford. Burial with military honors will be in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Lanna
Brian Shay
November 12, 2008
I remember your father well and was always a great guy to me when we did the Racquet Club plays, also a first rate tennis player.He had great convictions on everything he believed in, I admired him for this. Sorry for your loss.
Hope A Nelson
November 6, 2008
Dear Dr. Lanna if you need anything please give me a call. You are in my prayers.
Diane and Jim Tiernan
November 5, 2008
Dear Lucille and Jen , and family,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.May you stay strong in this time of grief. Love -Diane,Jim Danielle, Nick, Joey and Becca
Rosanne Guccione Fullam
November 5, 2008
Dear Lucille and Family, Although our paths have not crossed in many years, I am so sad to hear about the passing of your Dad. Please accept my sympathies and know my thoughts are with you.
Love,
Diane & Sue
November 4, 2008
Dr. Tom and Dr. Dibble, Bella and Alex
We are so sorry for this difficult time for your family. Hopefully you can be comforted by the memories of the good times and the peace of mind of making his last days being surrounded by the family that he loved.
Mary E. Cook Robillard
November 4, 2008
Lucille - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ugo & Bertha Giovannelli
November 4, 2008
Out sincere sympathy to you and your family.
May Christ console your griving heart and grant you His Peace.
Barbara Roberts
November 4, 2008
I am out of the country vacationing until 11/12 but I wanted to say how sorry I am for your great loss.
Barbara Roberts, MD
Donna Chiaradio
November 4, 2008
Dear Jo, Tom and Family,
I will miss Vin show much. What a wonderful man. We had so many nice visits at the office. My deepest sympathies to his entire family. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to call.
Cecilia DaCosta
November 4, 2008
Staff at Center For Women's GI at Women and Infants Hospital. We wish to offer Mr. Lanna's Family our Deepest Sympathy. Cecilia, Susan, Viola,Jovi, Christine, Genie, Kathy,Nancy,Edie
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